Bloodhounds - General Discussion

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Bloodhounds is an 8 episode South Korean Drama TV Series with the entire Season being released on June 9, 2023 on Netflix. Bloodhounds is adapted from the webtoon "Bloodhounds" also known as "Hunting Dogs" by Jeong Chan. 

Two young boxers have to place their dreams on hold, while families are hit hard as everyone throughout the community have no where to turn to pay their household debts after the "world-wide" pandemic hits.

A vicious loan shark preys on the local community and the two young boxers band together with a benevolent moneylender to take down the ruthless loan shark who preys on the financially desperate.

Woo Do-hwan as Kim Geon-woo: a sincere and considerate up and coming boxing prospect who's mother borrows money from ruthless illegal moneylenders.

Lee Sang-yi as Hong Woo-jin, an extremely gifted boxing newcomer.

Huh Joon-ho as President Choi, the legendary leader of the private loan industry. He enlists the aid of two talented young boxers to help him put an end to the predatory loan sharks who are giving the money lending business a bad reputation. 

Yoon Yoo-Sun as Geon-woo’s mother, who borrows money from a vicious illegal loan shark company

Park Sung-woong as Kim Myeong-gil, head of a notorious illegal loan shark business "Smile Capital", who reigns above the law. He wants to open a new hotel/casino with his ill-gotten gains.

Choi Si-won as Director Hong, a 3rd generation business tycoon that Kim Myeong-gil looks to to finance his hotel/casino.

[Kim Sae-ron as Cha Hyun-joo, she was involved in a "real life" DUI incident and all her appearances were removed from the TV Seres and replaced by Jung Da-eun] 

Jung Da-eun as Cha Hyun-joo
Ryu Soo-young
Lee Hae-yeong
Tae Won-seok
Choi Young-joon

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Bloodhounds      June 9, 2023      Netflix        

Episodes 1-8      Titles and Descriptions

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S01.E01: Episode 1

After a thrilling boxing match, Kim Gun-woo befriends Hong Woojin. Kim Myeong-gil's business ambitions come into focus, with dangerous tactics at play.

S01.E02: Episode 2

Gun-woo meets with Choi Tae-ho to remedy his mother's debt. Myeong-gil endures a humiliating meeting with Hong Min-beom and grows revengeful.

S01.E03: Episode 3

Gun-woo and Woo-jin figure out how to take down the scam ring. Myeong-gil gains the upper hand on Min-beom.

S01.E04: Episode 4

After the group faces a close call, President Choi plans his own operation. But as their plans fall into place, the enemies stand in their way.

S01.E05: Episode 5

After narrowly escaping a threat, the group trains for what's coming — and President Choi and his men look to extract valuable information.

S01.E06: Episode 6

The group celebrates as they get ready for their next move. More exposed than ever before, Myeong-gil goes after President Choi and his guards.

S01.E07: Episode 7

After an unthinkable setback, Gun-woo and Woo-jin resolve to come back with a vengeance — later partnering with an unlikely figure.

S01.E08: Episode 8
(Season Finale)

Galvanized by their duty to their loved ones, Gun-woo and Woo-jin tread forward to take down Myeong-gil — once and for all.